Patents by Inventor Eric Faggin
Eric Faggin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11455882Abstract: An actuation device includes a controller that interfaces with a sensing module to cause the sensing module to be non-responsive to events of a class that exceed the threshold level of detectability. The controller may be triggered by a corresponding sensor interface to switch the sensing module to be responsive to events of the class that exceed the threshold level of detectability.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Mary G. Baker, Eric Faggin, Rafael Ballagas
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Patent number: 11429153Abstract: A computer device including an integrated input device is provided. The integrated input device includes a positive disconnect system including a display of an open connection to the integrated input device when the integrated input device is deactivated. The open connection comprises a visible metal trace on a line coupling the integrated input device to the computer device.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2017Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Eric Faggin, Mary G. Baker, Helen A. Holder, Madhu Sudan Athreya
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Patent number: 11347313Abstract: An example feedback controller for a computing device is disclosed. The feedback controller includes a sleeve to be disposed about a portion of a user's wrist. In addition, the feedback controller includes a handle to be grasped by the user's hand. Still further, the feedback controller includes a first actuator coupled to the handle and the sleeve, the first actuator to move the handle.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2018Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Sarthak Ghosh, Eric Faggin
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Publication number: 20220159401Abstract: An audio control system may include an imaging sensor to capture an image of an environment containing loudspeakers connected to the audio control system. A listening position subsystem may process the captured image to identify a listening position within the environment. A speaker position subsystem may process the captured image to determine a physical location of each loudspeaker relative to the identified user listening position. A signal processing subsystem may modify an output signal driving the loudspeakers to steer a soundfield generated by the loudspeakers. The audio control system may include a processor, memory, and/or hardware components to implement the various subsystems such that, at the identified user listening position, a perceived location of one of the loudspeakers is mapped to a location that is different than its physical location.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2019Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Sunil Bharitkar, Eric Faggin, Madhu Athreya
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Publication number: 20220139507Abstract: Examples are described herein for using medical test results to trigger routine for medical supply replenishment. In various examples, based on a result of a medical test administered to a subject at a first medical facility, it may be determined that the subject has an exogenous medical condition. In response to determining that the subject has the exogenous medical condition, a message may be transmitted over a computer network from a computing device associated with the first medical facility to a remote computing device associated with a second medical facility. The message may trigger the remote computing device to initiate a routine to replenish medical supplies associated with the exogenous medical condition at the second medical facility.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2019Publication date: May 5, 2022Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Mithra Vankipuram, Eric Faggin, Alexander Thayer, Josep-Maria Serra
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Publication number: 20220113798Abstract: In some examples, an apparatus can include a handle having a first surface and a second surface, an inflatable bladder located on the second surface, and a sensor located on the apparatus, where inflation of the inflatable bladder causes the sensor to be in contact with an outer surface of a user of the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2019Publication date: April 14, 2022Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Sarthak Ghosh, Eric Faggin, Mithra Vankipuram
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Publication number: 20210357032Abstract: An example feedback controller for a computing device is disclosed. The feedback controller includes a sleeve to be disposed about a portion of a user's wrist. In addition, the feedback controller includes a handle to be grasped by the user's hand. Still further, the feedback controller includes a first actuator coupled to the handle and the sleeve, the first actuator to move the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2018Publication date: November 18, 2021Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Sarthak Ghosh, Eric Faggin
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Publication number: 20210200281Abstract: A computer device including an integrated input device is provided. The integrated input device includes a positive disconnect system including a display of an open connection to the integrated input device when the integrated input device is deactivated. The open connection comprises a visible metal trace on a line coupling the integrated input device to the computer device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2017Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Eric FAGGIN, Mary G. BAKER, Helen A. HOLDER, Madhu Sudan ATHREYA
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Publication number: 20200334974Abstract: An actuation device includes a controller that interfaces with a sensing module to cause the sensing module to be non-responsive to events of a class that exceed the threshold level of detectability. The controller may be triggered by a corresponding sensor interface to switch the sensing module to be responsive to events of the class that exceed the threshold level of detectability.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: October 22, 2020Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Mary G. Baker, Eric Faggin, Rafael Ballagas
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Patent number: 10296772Abstract: A method, system, and non-transitory computer readable medium for in-display fingerprint enrollment that may include receiving an indication to begin a fingerprint enrollment process on an electronic device with an in-display fingerprint sensor; displaying a first fingerprint enrollment shape over the in-display fingerprint sensor; and receiving, in response to displaying the first fingerprint enrollment shape and via a first user interaction, a first portion of fingerprint data. Embodiments may also include generating, in part, a fingerprint coverage map corresponding to the fingerprint using the first portion of the fingerprint data; displaying a second fingerprint enrollment shape over the in-display fingerprint sensor; receiving, in response to displaying the second fingerprint enrollment shape and via a second user interaction, a second portion of fingerprint data; and updating the fingerprint coverage map corresponding to the fingerprint using the second portion of the fingerprint data.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Synaptics IncorporatedInventors: Mohamed Sheik-Nainar, Eric Faggin, Justin Mockler, Harshali Wadge
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Publication number: 20180373917Abstract: A method, system, and non-transitory computer readable medium for in-display fingerprint enrollment that may include receiving an indication to begin a fingerprint enrollment process on an electronic device with an in-display fingerprint sensor; displaying a first fingerprint enrollment shape over the in-display fingerprint sensor; and receiving, in response to displaying the first fingerprint enrollment shape and via a first user interaction, a first portion of fingerprint data. Embodiments may also include generating, in part, a fingerprint coverage map corresponding to the fingerprint using the first portion of the fingerprint data; displaying a second fingerprint enrollment shape over the in-display fingerprint sensor; receiving, in response to displaying the second fingerprint enrollment shape and via a second user interaction, a second portion of fingerprint data; and updating the fingerprint coverage map corresponding to the fingerprint using the second portion of the fingerprint data.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2017Publication date: December 27, 2018Applicant: Synaptics IncorporatedInventors: Mohamed Sheik-Nainar, Eric Faggin, Justin Mockler, Harshali Wadge
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Patent number: 9870080Abstract: A method for controlling a user interface using an indirect input device includes determining a first touchdown location of an input object, determining a first subsequent location of the input object, calculating a first direction and a first distance between the first touchdown location and the first subsequent location, and moving a cursor representation on a display in a second direction and at a velocity. The method further includes detecting a touchdown event of at least two input objects, determining a second touchdown location of the at least two input objects, determining a second subsequent location of the at least two input objects, calculating a third direction and a second distance from the second touchdown location and the second subsequent location, and modulating a user interface action in a fourth direction at a magnitude.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Synaptics IncorporatedInventors: Mohamed Ashraf Sheik-Nainar, Daniel L. Odell, Eric Faggin, Kipling Inscore
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Patent number: 9829992Abstract: Methods and devices are provided that employ multi-function keys to present a preview of potential actions to be taken by user key presses. The input device includes a plurality of key assemblies having a touch sensitive surface. The processing system can sense when one or more respective key assemblies have been contacted or pressed by the object. When the one or more respective key assemblies has been contacted by the object, an indication of a potential action taken in the program is provided to the user. The method determines whether the one or more respective key assemblies have been contacted or pressed by an object. A potential action to be taken is determined and an indication of the potential action is provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Synaptics IncorporatedInventors: Eric Faggin, Daniel L. Odell, Andrew Hsu, Anna Ostberg, Mohamed Ashraf Sheik-Nainar, Stephen Morein, Daniel Jamison
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Patent number: 9823767Abstract: A method. The method may include obtaining force information regarding an input force applied by an input object to a sensing region of an input device. The method may include determining, using the force information, that the input force exceeds a first force threshold. The method may include determining, using the force information, whether the input force exceeds a second force threshold. The method may include obtaining positional information for an input object in the sensing region of the input device. The method may include determining, using the positional information, that a change in position of the input object is less than a distance threshold when the input force exceeds the second force threshold. The method may include performing an interface action within a graphical user interface in response to determining that the input force decreases below at least the second force threshold.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2017Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Synaptics IncorporatedInventors: Mohamed Sheik-Nainar, Eric Faggin, Justin Mockler, Matt Camilleri
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Publication number: 20170220173Abstract: A method. The method may include obtaining force information regarding an input force applied by an input object to a sensing region of an input device. The method may include determining, using the force information, that the input force exceeds a first force threshold. The method may include determining, using the force information, whether the input force exceeds a second force threshold. The method may include obtaining positional information for an input object in the sensing region of the input device. The method may include determining, using the positional information, that a change in position of the input object is less than a distance threshold when the input force exceeds the second force threshold. The method may include performing an interface action within a graphical user interface in response to determining that the input force decreases below at least the second force threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Mohamed Sheik-Nainar, Eric Faggin, Justin Mockler, Matt Camilleri
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Patent number: 9652069Abstract: A method. The method may include obtaining force information regarding an input force applied by an input object to a sensing region of an input device. The method may include determining, using the force information, that the input force exceeds a first force threshold. The method may include determining, using the force information, whether the input force exceeds a second force threshold. The method may include obtaining positional information for an input object in the sensing region of the input device. The method may include determining, using the positional information, that a change in position of the input object is less than a distance threshold when the input force exceeds the second force threshold. The method may include performing an interface action within a graphical user interface in response to determining that the input force decreases below at least the second force threshold.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2015Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Synaptics IncorporatedInventors: Mohamed Sheik-Nainar, Eric Faggin, Justin Mockler, Matt Camilleri
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Publication number: 20170115791Abstract: A method. The method may include obtaining force information regarding an input force applied by an input object to a sensing region of an input device. The method may include determining, using the force information, that the input force exceeds a first force threshold. The method may include determining, using the force information, whether the input force exceeds a second force threshold. The method may include obtaining positional information for an input object in the sensing region of the input device. The method may include determining, using the positional information, that a change in position of the input object is less than a distance threshold when the input force exceeds the second force threshold. The method may include performing an interface action within a graphical user interface in response to determining that the input force decreases below at least the second force threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2015Publication date: April 27, 2017Inventors: Mohamed Sheik-Nainar, Eric Faggin, Justin Mockler, Matt Camilleri
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Publication number: 20170083135Abstract: A method for controlling a user interface using an indirect input device includes determining a first touchdown location of an input object, determining a first subsequent location of the input object, calculating a first direction and a first distance between the first touchdown location and the first subsequent location, and moving a cursor representation on a display in a second direction and at a velocity. The method further includes detecting a touchdown event of at least two input objects, determining a second touchdown location of the at least two input objects, determining a second subsequent location of the at least two input objects, calculating a third direction and a second distance from the second touchdown location and the second subsequent location, and modulating a user interface action in a fourth direction at a magnitude.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2015Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Mohamed Ashraf Sheik-Nainar, Daniel L. Odell, Eric Faggin, Kipling Inscore
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Publication number: 20140327621Abstract: Methods and devices are provided that employ multi-function keys to present a preview of potential actions to be taken by user key presses. The input device includes a plurality of key assemblies having a touch sensitive surface. The processing system can sense when one or more respective key assemblies have been contacted or pressed by the object. When the one or more respective key assemblies has been contacted by the object, an indication of a potential action taken in the program is provided to the user. The method determines whether the one or more respective key assemblies have been contacted or pressed by an object. A potential action to be taken is determined and an indication of the potential action is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Eric Faggin, Daniel L. Odell, Andrew Hsu, Anna Ostberg, Mohamed Ashraf Sheik-Nainar, Stephen Morein, Daniel Jamison